Presented by David Allen Lambert with American Ancestors/NEHGS Free Webinar – Available on Demand There are hundreds, if not thousands, of court cases and accusations of witchcraft across colonial America, yet the most famous series of prosecutions from this period are the Salem witch trials between 1692 and 1693. In that short period, more than…
Tag: witchcraft
Hysteria: Tracing Early Modern Witchcraft Virtual Event
Hysteria: Tracing Early Modern Witchcraft – a Free Virtual Event 🖤🎃🍁 #witchcraft #spookyseason
The Witch of Endor: A Study in History and Folklore [free online event]
The Bible account of the “Witch of Endor” raising the spirit of Samuel has been long debated. This talk explores its folkloric aspects About this event Prof. Owen Davies (University of Hertfordshire): The Folklore Society Presidential Address 2022: ‘The Witch of Endor: A Study in History and Folklore’ Online talk, Tuesday 28 June, 17:30-18:30 The…
The Maleficent History of Welsh Witchcraft
For the past year research masters student at Liverpool Hope University has been delving into the maleficent history of Welsh witchcraft to uncover the gruesome stories behind those put to death for seemingly meddling with the dark arts. Between 1484 and 1750, more than 200,000 women were tortured, burned or hanged in western Europe after…
Letters on Demonology & Witchcraft by Sir Walter Scott [1830]
These days, I do a lot of “window shopping” online, mostly. It’s fun to just peruse online auctions, storefronts, local marketplaces and good old Craigslist. There’s not a lot of books left that I really need to own… but that doesn’t always stop me! Occasionally, I’ll come across something too rare or unique (or just…
The Complete Book of Magic and Witchcraft – Free to Read
The Complete Book of Magic and Witchcraft – Free to Read @ Internet Archive. Ancient and modern sources, a unique guide to the practice of witchcraft around the world. From magic stones and herbs to theories and spells… Read More >>
Walpurgisnacht: Folklore & Popular Culture Online Event 4/29/21
Walpurgisnacht: Folklore & Popular Culture Online Event 4/29/21. This online class explores the folklore and its representation in popular culture. Tickets are only $10. #horror #promotehorror
Salem Witch Museum Online Exhibit
Salem Witch Museum Exhibits Witch trials began in Europe in the early fifteenth century and continued well into the eighteenth century. Over time, fear spread to the colonies, resulting in witch panics, such as the Salem witch trials. While it is challenging to assess the total number of executions that took place throughout this period,…
WitchCraft Cocktails by Julia Halina Hadas
Review of a #Book “Witchcraft Cocktails” beautifully illustrated and just in time for your Zoom #Halloween party! 🎃👻
Hanged for witchcraft: book gives rare insight into 17th Century witch trials
A rare book giving an insight into the witch trials of the 17th century in East Anglia went up auction this week at Sworders (page currently down for some reason, at time of this post). A Tryal of Witches gives a first hand account of the trial in Bury St Edmunds of two women accused…
Archives of a Horror Fiend 